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Laurel Ives

(She/Her)
  • Health Editor and writer, Content Strategist, Editorial Consultant, Freelance
  • Acting Health Editor, Full Fact
London
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Acting Health Editor, @FullFact, Freelance health journalist and editor @telegraph @bbcnews @thetimes

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I'm an experienced editor and writer for high-profile brands, with specialist knowledge of health and food. Over the course of my career, I've held many senior roles including Health Editor of the Telegraph, Food Editor of the Sunday Times and Editor of Elle. I've worked on major websites and have an in-depth knowledge of SEO, social media, websites and newsletters as well as producing and writing scripts for videos.
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Do you have ADHD? How to spot the symptoms and treat it

Do you have ADHD? How to spot the symptoms and treat it

There has been an explosion in ADHD cases over recent years. Here's how to know if you have the condition and…

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We lost 12 stone between us and it's changed our lives

We lost 12 stone between us and it's changed our lives

When a couple decided to embark on a weight-loss plan, neither of them could know how far they could progress

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The nine most unhealthy WFH habits - and how to fix them

The nine most unhealthy WFH habits - and how to fix them

Easy ways to stay in shape if your commute is just a few yards, according to the experts

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Forget diets, resetting your gut health will beat the bloat and stress

Forget diets, resetting your gut health will beat the bloat and stress

With 80 per cent of our immune system within our gut, it's worth paying attention to the causes of inflammati…

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Five science-backed ways to banish negative thoughts

Five science-backed ways to banish negative thoughts

Follow these cognitive behavioural therapy techniques to treat anxiety, depression and insomnia

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An expert's guide to living with IBS

An expert's guide to living with IBS

The physical and mental symptoms of IBS can disrupt sufferers' lives, but there are steps you can take

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Six surprising signs of ADHD you might not spot

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On paper, Danielle Harris might be the last person you’d expect to have ADHD. “I was academically capable and well-behaved at school – teachers would never have viewed me as disruptive,” she says. She went on to launch a successful business career, appearing to thrive in high-pressure situations, regularly staying up until 2am to meet deadlines. “From the outside, I looked productive and driven, but internally my brain was racing constantly, and I was struggling,” says Harris, 52.
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13 ways to stop hay fever – immediately

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| Yahoo News Malaysia Verified
With the tree pollen hitting their peak in the spring months, our watery eyes and sniffling noses turn to remedies. Fortunately, there are multiple safe and effective medicines, as well as alternative remedies to try. “We know that the combination of regular antihistamine use alongside nasal steroid sprays is safe and will significantly improve the symptoms of 85 per cent of patients, provided they take them regularly.
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Do vitamin patches really work?

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By clicking a retailer link you consent to third-party cookies that track your onward journey. This enables W? to receive an affiliate commission if you make a purchase, which supports our mission to be the UK's consumer champion. Health journalist and editor with over 20 years’ experience producing trusted, evidence-based reporting for leading publications across wellbeing, nutrition, mental health and consumer health.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

A features researcher at the Telegraph

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To be independent, courageous, empathetic
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